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To P. H. Gosse 2 June [1863]
Summary
Can only conjecture that the problem occurs because the plant is not living in its natural conditions. Refers to what he said on Acropera [in Orchids]. Many plants under culture have sexual functions altered.
Asks PHG to look at bee Ophrys at Torquay to see if pollinia are ever removed. "It is my greatest puzzle."
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Philip Henry Gosse |
Date: | 2 June [1863] |
Classmark: | Leeds University Library Special Collections (Brotherton Collection: Gosse Correspondence) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4200 |
To P. H. Gosse 5 June [1863]
Summary
PHG’s hypothesis [regarding the self-fertilising mechanism of Stanhopea] may prove quite true, but CD suggests that PHG should observe another spike to make sure. CD will observe his Stanhopea if it flowers.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Philip Henry Gosse |
Date: | 5 June [1863] |
Classmark: | Lieutenant-Colonel James Innes (private collection); sold at Christie‘s New York (dealers), 15 November 2011, lot 55 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4205 |
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Correspondent
Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
Gosse, P. H. |